Mutual Interest Between Browns & QB Carson Wentz If They Don’t Sign Russell Wilson

According to Mary Kay Cabot, there is mutual interest between the Browns and QB Carson Wentz on a deal.

Cabot writes that Cleveland right now is waiting to potentially sign QB Russell Wilson, who had a visit with the team last week. Wilson is waiting on the Giants and Steelers to make decisions, and those teams are waiting on QB Aaron Rodgers to decide where or if he wants to play. 

She points out Wentz could also have an edge over Wilson given he’ll likely cost far less and the Browns are being cost-conscious at the position this offseason. Cabot thinks Wentz would sign somewhere in the range of $4 to $6 million. 

Wentz, 32, is a former first-round pick of the Eagles back in 2016. He was entering the final year of his four-year, $26.7 million rookie contract that included a $16.7 million signing bonus when the Eagles picked up his fifth-year option that would have cost them $22.78 million for the 2020 season. 

The Eagles signed Wentz to a four-year, $128 million extension going into the 2019 season that included $107 million in guarantees. However, Philadelphia opted to trade Wentz to the Colts for first- and third-round picks.

Wentz lasted just one year with the Colts before he was traded to the Commanders. Washington opted to release Wentz after just a year and he later caught on with the Rams as a backup.

The Chiefs signed Wentz to a one-year deal ahead of the 2024 season. 

In 2024, Wentz appeared in three games for the Chiefs and made one start. He completed 12 of 19 pass attempts for 118 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. 

We’ll have more on the Browns’ plans at quarterback as the news is available.